(A) The purpose of the Planned Unit Development Zoning District (“PUD”) is to encourage and allow a variety of uses to be located within one zoning district on the same site as such developments would not be allowed under traditional zoning regulations whose purpose is to separate differing uses by zones. The Planned Unit Development Zoning District is not intended for single use residential developments but for projects with a mix of dwelling unit types, residential and non-residential uses or larger non-residential uses that are otherwise not specifically authorized by this chapter.
(1) A PUD is intended to allow substantial flexibility in planning and designing a project. This flexibility often accrues in the form of relief from compliance with conventional zoning ordinance site and design requirements. Ideally, this flexibility results in a development that is better planned, that contains more amenities and ultimately a development that is more desirable to live in than one produced in accordance with typical zoning ordinance and subdivision controls.
(2) Through proper planning and design, each planned unit development should include features that further, and are in compliance with, the following goals and objectives.
(B) (1) It will allow a mix of uses, structures, facilities, housing types and open space in a manner compatible with existing and planned uses on nearby properties.
(2) It will allow for the design of developments that achieves better utilization of land than is possible through strict application of standard zoning and subdivision controls.
(3) It encourages land development that, to the greatest extent possible, preserves natural vegetation, respects natural topographic conditions, and does not adversely affect wetlands, floodplains, the natural drainage pattern drainage and other natural site features.
(4) It promotes the efficient use of land resulting in networks of utilities, streets and other infrastructure features that maximize the allocation of fiscal and natural resources.
(5) It promotes further creativity in design and construction techniques.
(6) It will provide for the regulation of legal land uses not otherwise authorized within this chapter.
(7) It will provide for single non-residential or mixed use developments that respect the goals and objectives of the township’s Master Plan.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 11.1)